Gear 2 Flashcards
1
Q
A gear is
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A wheel with teeth
2
Q
A gear uses
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Rotary motion from an axle to either transfer thr motion speed it up or slow it down
3
Q
2 or more gears linked
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Is called a gear train
4
Q
All gears that are linked but
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Only 1 is connected to a motor or other turning method
5
Q
Turning method is called
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Driver gear
6
Q
All gears connected
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Are called driven gears
7
Q
Gears connected turn in
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Opposite directions
8
Q
If we want 2 gears to turn the same direction
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We have to add another smaller gear inbetween them called an idler gear
9
Q
If theres a large driver gear and a small driven gear the
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Driven gear will turn quicker
10
Q
Gear ratio
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Driver
